Peterson Can Appreciate Ferguson In Preview Houston Clash
Rice Coach Bill Peterson expects a tough test from Arkansas quarterback Joe Ferguson in a Southwest Conference showdown in Houston. Ferguson set school records with 345 yards passing last week and carries a 60.7 percent season completion rate for 1,676 yards. Peterson notes Arkansas will test his defense with a pro type passing attack and plans zone and man coverage to keep Ferguson guessing.
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Oklahoma Threatening to Break NCAA Offense Records
New York AP reports Oklahoma Sooners, unbeaten and ranked second behind Nebraska, average 489.1 rushing yards and 578.9 total offense through seven games, threatening to erase single season records set in 1996 and by Houston. Even excluding a 71-yard game versus Kansas State, the pace remains historic with about 452 yards per game. The Sooners have punted only 14 times, a 2.0 punts per game mark unmatched in major college history.
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Disputed Texas Touchdown Decides Close SMU Tilt
Texas beat SMU 22-18 as fullback Bobby Callison scored on a one yard run that officials ruled a touchdown amid controversy over whether his knee touched the ground. Texas moved to 3-1 in SWC, tied for first with Arkansas, while SMU dropped to 2-1. Coaches debate and players express mixed views, citing other controversial calls.
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Stuttgart Rated Top Prep Team in AP Poll
Stuttgart, an AA school, earned the No 1 spot in the AP high school football poll after eight straight wins and a schedule that included AAA victims Forrest City Jonesboro and West Memphis. Hot Springs rose to second, Northside dropped to third, Parkview moved to fifth, and Rogers and McClellan remained in the top eight as the season unfolds.
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Turf Makers Push Safety Defense in Turf Injury Hearing
Synthetic turf makers urge full probe into injury causes, arguing football itself and equipment play larger roles than surfaces. Monsanto, 3M, and American BISR challenge NFLPA data while backing claims that turf does not accelerate injuries.
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Trevino Upsets Expectations at Mexican Openappearance
Lee Trevino, bold as ever, vows to win the Mexican National Open after a strong practice round in Mexico City. The 4‑time Open champ, aiming for a fourth national title, enters the $28,000 event with limited American competition and a high tempers to triumph.
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Upset Predictions Fly In Weekly College Football Picks
In a slate of potential upsets, notable clashes include Nebraska vs Iowa State, LSU vs Alabama, Georgia vs Florida, Pitt vs Notre Dame, Arkansas vs Rice, Dartmouth vs Columbia, Michigan State vs Ohio State, Texas vs Baylor, and Southern California vs Washington State. The column notes injuries and recent form, with writers predicting LSU over Alabama and Columbia over Dartmouth among others, while Nebraska remains favored to dismiss Iowa State.
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